Density
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What is density? • Density: a comparison of how much matter there is in a certain amount of space
Which one is more dense? • Which square is more dense? Why?
Which one is more dense? • Now which one is more dense? Why?
What is density? • Density = mass OR mass ÷ volume volume • Units for density: g . cm3 (or ml) • Why are these the units for density? ALWAYS REMEMBER UNITS!
Let’s try a density problem together • Frank has a paper clip. It has a mass of 9g and a volume of 3cm3. What is its density? • Frank also has an eraser. It has a mass of 3g, and a volume of 1cm3. What is its density?
Work on these problems: • Nikki has a rock. The rock has a mass of 6g and a volume of 3cm3. What is the density of the rock? • Suly has a gel pen. The gel pen has a mass of 8g and a volume of 2cm3. What is the density of the rock?
Now, try these… • Benny has a watch. It has a mass of 4g and a volume of 2cm3. What is the density of the watch? • Jenna has a wallet. It has a mass of 15g and a volume of 5cm3. What is the density of the wallet?
Liquid Layers: • If you pour together liquids that don’t mix and have different densities, they will form liquid layers. • The liquid with the highest density will be on the bottom. • The liquid with the lowest density will be on the top.
Liquid Layers: • Check out this picture from your book. Which layer has the highest density? • Which layer has the lowest density? • Imagine that the liquids have the following densities: • 10g/cm3. 3g/cm3. • 6g/cm3. 5g/cm3. • Which number would go with which layer?
Liquid Layers – Try with your partner: • Which liquid has the highest density? • Which liquid has the lowest density? • Which liquid has the middle density?
Liquid Layers – Try on your own! • Imagine that the liquids on the right have the following densities: • 15g/cm3 10g/cm3 • 3g/cm3 9g/cm3 • 7g/cm3 12g/cm3 • Match the colors to the correct densities. 3g/cm3 7g/cm3 9g/cm3 10g/cm3 12g/cm3 15g/cm3
Review: • What is the formula for density? • What happens if you pour together liquids that have different densities? • Will the liquid on the top have the highest or lowest density? • Will the liquid on the bottom have the highest or lowest density?
Super Scientist Question of the Day: • Felix has a book, a ruler, and a balance. • How can Felix find the density of the book with the tools he has?